I have found the one year of studying in the Translation and Interpretation programme challenging yet rewarding. It helps me to solve different translation problems and equips me with the professional knowledge and experience which can help me to prepare for my further studies in university and to better manage my daily life.

Lam Man Hei

BA (Hon) in Language Studies, senior year in EdUHK

Translation is not all about manipulating languages, in fact we must have a good knowledge of the different forms of writing and what the authors want to deliver. The two years of study has also fostered my understanding of different cultures and why they are so different from one another.

Meimei Wong

BA in Translation, CityU (Year 1)

Having studied in HKU SPACE CC for one year is really a fruitful experience. Not only the translation skills and theories I have learnt, but also the lecturers who were always willing to help and support us by giving valuable advice on non-JUPAS application and study tips. The time spent in the Taiwan study tour was invaluable too. All these have prepared me well in continuing my study of translation in the City University of Hong Kong.

Mo Yu Wun

BA in Chinese Language and Literature, senior year in CUHK

Time flies and the past two years has significantly helped develop my bilingual proficiency. I got the opportunities to engage in translating long texts as well as lots of shorter texts of various fields such as finance, news, and legal documents. Besides, the programme offers training in generic and transferable language and IT skills which have benefited me a lot in my current studies.

Laurence Wong

BA, HKU (Year 1)

Although studying for only one year, I have acquired numerous translation and interpreting skills through intensive practice and my language ability has been strengthened drastically. I would not be able to study at university now without the support of lecturers at the HKU SPACE CC.

Over the years of studying Translation and Interpretation, I’ve found the learning process challenging but rewarding. Trying to solve numerous small problems in the context of a large one, I’ve obtained great pleasure from translation where creativity, imagination and flexibility are always needed because I have to constantly look at the text inter-culturally and inter-disciplinarily.

Gary Ng

BA in English Studies, CityU (Year 3)

Translation is not an easy task at all since it requires everlasting efforts to nurture one’s language proficiency and try out different translation approaches. Fortunately, all the translation teachers here are professional and patient in teaching students different aspects of translation. I’ve really gained a lot from this programme. It strengthens my interest in language studies. Hard work is everything. Building a vocabulary bank and reading more books do help.

Having taken the 2-year Higher Diploma in Translation and Interpretation programme, I’ve found that translation is more than merely translating words from one language to another. It is where different cultures meet, people interact, and ideas exchange. This programme has developed my sensitivity towards issues around the globe, advanced my translation and interpretation skills, and most importantly, prepared my mind to embrace challenges in the future.